Magic
Swordmastar
A knight-themed plant that wields a crystalline sword striking in a wide arc, dealing high melee damage to all zombies in a 2x3 frontal zone while blocking projectile attacks from zombies ahead of it.
Plant Stats
Sun Cost
200 Sun
Damage
80
Attack Interval
2.5 Seconds
Range
2x3 Frontal Zone
Target
Ground Zombies
Toughness
1200
Recharge
8 Seconds
Best Combo Plants
Details
Swings its crystal sword every 2.5 seconds, dealing 80 damage to all zombies in a 2x3 frontal zone (2 columns, 3 rows centered on the swing plane). Also passively blocks all zombie-thrown projectiles from reaching plants behind it. 1200 toughness is above average for an attacker.
Swordmastar is a melee area attacker dealing 80 damage in a 2x3 frontal zone every 2.5 seconds while simultaneously blocking all zombie projectiles from the front. In Survival Mode, Swordmastar in the front-middle column swings through every zombie that advances into its range while keeping projectile-throwing zombies from damaging your backline. Pair with Chomper in an adjacent lane for combined instant-kill and area melee coverage. In Endless Mode, Swordmastar excels in dense waves where its 2x3 arc hits up to 6 zombies simultaneously. The 1200 toughness is excellent for a front-line attacker. At 200 Sun it is a significant investment but the combined attack zone, projectile blocking, and high toughness justify the cost.
Swordmastar is most effective against dense frontal clusters where the 2x3 zone hits maximum targets. It is also exceptional in stages with projectile-throwing zombie types as the blocking mechanic protects your entire backline.
✓ Strengths
80 damage in a 2x3 arc hits up to 6 zombies per swing
Projectile blocking protects all plants behind it passively
1200 toughness is robust for a front-line melee attacker
2.5-second attack interval is fast for an area melee plant
200 Sun cost delivers excellent multi-function value
✗ Weaknesses
Aerial and underground zombies bypass the melee arc
Requires front-row placement limiting positioning flexibility
Gargantuar variants may punch through its toughness quickly without backup
No ranged capability - can only hit zombies within 2-column reach
200 Sun cost is significant requiring economy build-up before deployment
1
Place in front-middle positions for maximum 2x3 arc coverage across adjacent lanes
2
Pair with Chomper in an adjacent lane for combined instant-kill and area melee coverage
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In stages with projectile-throwing zombies, Swordmastar's blocking protects your entire backline passively
4
Back with Gloom-shroom for combined melee plus fume damage in the same zone
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Protect with Pumpkin shell to extend its front-line lifespan and maintain the projectile-blocking benefit
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